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Letters From Awriterstip / Louder Than Letters Podcast

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Dear Readers,

Some projects begin with an idea. Others begin with a need.

“Letters from Awriterstip” began as a way to continue the conversations that started on the page. Over the years, writing has introduced me to remarkable people, meaningful friendships, and a growing community of readers, writers, poets, and creators from around the world. While articles allow me to share my thoughts through words on “Letters from Awriterstip”, I wanted a space where those reflections could become conversations.

That was the reason I launched “Louder Than Letters.” Podcast…

After the initial launch, life had other plans. I went through a period where I wasn’t keeping well and had to step away for a while. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is pause, recover, and allow ourselves the time we need to heal. During that break, the desire to continue the podcast never disappeared. If anything, it grew stronger.

Now, I’m delighted to return and continue the journey.

Each week, Louder Than Letters explores topics that matter to me, connection, loneliness, friendship, grief, gratitude, creativity, healing, and the stories that shape our lives. Sometimes an episode begins with an article. Sometimes it begins with a memory, a conversation, a song, or a question that refuses to leave me alone. The podcast gives me the opportunity to explore those ideas in a more personal and reflective way.

Recent episodes such as “Hello” and “The Bucket List” have focused on the importance of human connection, the memories we carry, the people we miss, and the courage required to keep moving forward even when life changes around us.

One of the additions I’m especially excited about is the introduction of the “Creative Royal Raffle Creator Spotlight”.

Every week, I randomly select writers, poets, artists, and creators from our growing community and highlight their work on the podcast. The purpose is simple: to celebrate creativity, encourage emerging voices, and support the people who continue to create despite self-doubt, rejection, and the many challenges that come with sharing their work.

I know from experience that a single encouraging word can sometimes change everything. Many of us started writing because someone believed in us before we believed in ourselves. Through the Creator Spotlight, I hope to offer that same encouragement to others.

You can listen to “Louder Than Letters” on Spotify, with new episodes released every Tuesday evening.

I will be having a special podcast for men’s mental health awareness and Father’s Day on Sunday, the 21^st, so you can follow me on awriterstip on Instagram here on Substack for further details.

Whether you’re a reader, writer, dreamer, artist, or simply someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations about life, I hope you’ll join me on this journey.

Thank you, as always. Don’t forget, also Louder Than Letters drops a brand-new episode every single Tuesday at 8:00 PM IST.

Take care of yourselves, look out for each other, and I’ll be with you next on Sunday & Tuesday.

Because words connect.

Silence distances.

Stories stay.

Jacob Mascarenhas